Category Archives: 2015

The Ecumenical Deal, 2.0

Posted on October 17, 2015 by gantonius

In 1992, Marc Ellis wrote an important article for the time, “Beyond the Jewish-Christian Dialogue: Solidarity with the Palestinian People,” which appeared in The Link, published by Americans for Middle East Understanding.  Ellis found that “the Jewish progressive consensus position … Continue reading →

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Invader of the Jewish State

Posted on May 15, 2015 by gantonius

Haneen Al Zoubi in the US Haneen Al Zoubi, champion of democracy and embattled Palestinian member of the Israeli parliament, spoke in the northeastern US in late April. Al Zoubi is from Nazareth in the Galilee, northern Israel/Palestine, whose population … Continue reading →

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Noam Chomsky and BDS: the ‘responsibility of intellectuals?’

Posted on January 31, 2013 by gantonius

Noam Chomsky’s critique of the boycott/divestment/sanctions movement against Israel, in solidarity with the Palestinian people, attracted wide attention. The Nation, where his article appeared, published five responses, to which Chomsky responded, and at least five appeared independently. Chomsky’s views were … Continue reading →

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